Murder Games

The life Dr. Dylan Reinhart saves may be his ownDr. Dylan Reinhart wrote the book on criminal behavior. Literally—he's a renowned Ivy League expert on the subject. When a copy turns up at a gruesome murder scene—with a threatening message from the killer-it looks like someone is taking a page out of his bestseller.Elizabeth Needham is the headstrong and brilliant NYPD Detective in charge of the case who recruits Dylan to help investigate another souvenir left at the scene—a playing card. When the killer strikes again, leaving a second card behind, he suspects that the cards aren't a signature, they're a deadly hint—and the next target may be none other than Dylan himself. As tabloid newspapers about the killer known as "The Dealer" fly off newstands, New York City descends into panic. With cops at a loss, it's up to Dylan to hunt down a serial killer unlike any the city has ever seen. Only someone with Dylan's expertise can hope to go inside the mind of a criminal and convince The Dealer to lay down his cards. But after thinking like a criminal—could Dylan become one?A heart-pounding novel of suspense more shocking than any tabloid true crime story, Murder Games introduces the next unforgettable character from the imagination of James Patterson, the world's #1 bestselling author.

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Another surprising character from JP. Like others, I wasn't sure if I liked it near the beginning, but it turned quickly into a fast paced thriller, with really likeable characters. I hope JP keeps this character going in future books-he's the bomb!. Great read and "can't put it down" thrill ride.

I read the 1st chapter and though "Uh oh, don't know if I want to read this one." Then in typical Patterson (and Roughan) fashion, by the end of the 3rd chapter I was hooked again. Very interesting characters, character development and super story line. I was fooled at the beginning and fooled again at the end - and you may be as well. Or not. Read it an enjoy the ride! There was a 1-line hint dropped near the end that suggests we may see this main character(s) again. That would be fun too!